Firefighters work hotspots in Eldorado National Forest wildfire

Fire 95 percent contained

Firefighters continued to work and extinguish hot spots in the Kyburz Fire on Thursday in the Eldorado National Forest on the north side of Highway 50, fire officials said.

The fire has been 95 percent contained.

The U.S. Forest Service said it expects to have a Northern California wildfire fully contained by Friday. The fire near Kyburz stands at 615 acres.

Highway 50 is open to two-way traffic, after it was restricted to one-way commutes earlier this week. Motorists are advised to drive slowly in the area and watch for fire personnel and debris along the road, the U.S. National Forest said.